Program Overview
The English Literary Studies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the English Literary Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hong Kong and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English Literary Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Advanced Studies in Literature\', \'Literature and Pedagogy\', \'Major Author(s)\', \'Creative Writing\', "Children\'s Literature", \'Life Writing\', \'Major Contemporary Novels\', \'Aspects of Contemporary Poetry\', \'Modern Drama\', \'MA Final Project\', \'Science Fiction and Utopia\', \'Modernist Literature\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants should normally possess a good honours degree and display strong interest in literary studies and a good command of English.
- Applicants must submit:
- a 500-word statement about their interests and goals related to postgraduate study in English literature, and
- a short writing sample (1,000 1,500 words), preferably a scholarly essay written on a topic related to literature or the humanities. A creative writing sample is also acceptable
- Applicants will be shortlisted to an interview. The interview aims to assess the applicants\' linguistic and intellectual abilities.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Sha Tin District, China
public research university in Hong Kong established in 1963
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
